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Recreational use of marijuana not included in draft legislation, says permanent secretary
A TOP health official has reiterated recreational marijuana use is not covered under current cannabis legislation.
Higgs says PHA will investigate Sandilands woman’s death before ministry follow-up
AN INVESTIGATION into the death of a woman in Princess Margaret Hospital after being transferred from Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre will be carried out by the Public Hospitals Authority before the Ministry of Health and Wellness has any involvement.
Water Corp losing 55% of Family Island supply
More than half the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s supply to Family Island customers never reaches the end-user, it has been revealed, resulting in a negative 306 percent operating loss margin.
Bahamasair apologises for weekend cancellations
BAHAMASAIR apologised over the weekend for flight delays and cancellations, which managing director Tracy Cooper attributed to the inclement weather.
JUDGE ASKED TO JAIL FORMER MP: Application to commit Lockhart to prison for ‘failure’ to refund $3m
A FORMER member of parliament and Supreme Court judge is facing an application to send him to prison after he allegedly failed to refund more than $3m his client gave his firm to hold in escrow.
Four shooting incidents over weekend leave one dead and five hospitalised
Four shooting incidents over the weekend left one man dead and five hospitalised.
Devaughn Robinson dominates, wins title
Despite the inclement weather, the Bahamas Professional Golfers Association’s National Golf Championships at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island over the weekend turned out to be the Devaughn Robinson show.
Hoopfest in Paradise turns out to be a real treat
EXCEPT for the constant interruption to wipe the moisture off the floor inside the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, the second Hoopfest in Paradise turned out to be a real treat for both local and high school basketball players from the United States of America.
Edgecombe Jr, 18, has impressive showing at home
HOMECOMINGS are usually quite memorable, but for Valdez ‘VJ’ Edgecombe Jr, his return home to the Bahamas as one of the top ranked high school boys’ basketball players in the United States was extra special.
CI Gibson rattlers off to tournament in Las Vegas
IT’S Christmas time and the CI Gibson Rattlers are off on their usual trip to the United States to get some international exposure as they compete in another tournament in Las Vegas.
New ideas to curb shark attacks
Many years ago when the Bahamas was awakening to the issues of Nature and in particular our National Bird the White Crowned Pigeon, a great deal of effort was put into understanding these creatures, their movements and particularly their breeding habits.
In 50 years buy power has regressed
The Bahamas has just celebrated 50 years independence.
NHI’s electronic records give boost to patient care
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has partnered with an electronic records provider to enhance patient care and efficiency for the scheme’s 150,000 residents.
AML Foods set to ‘vigorously fight’ $1m unpaid VAT claim
AML Foods has pledged to “vigorously contest” the Government’s demand that it produce nearly $1m in “unpaid” VAT related to Grand Bahama’s port-Hurricane Dorian economic recovery zone (SERZ).
‘More improvements’ needed on Bahamas First’s Cayman health
Bahamas First says “more improvements” are required before the woes impacting its Cayman health portfolio are fully behind it as it unveiled profits of $2.2m for the quarter to end-September 2023.
Room supply ‘restrains’ 30% stopovers growth
The Deputy Prime Minister says The Bahamas will be “restrained” from consistently growing stopover visitor numbers by 30 percent if it fails to expand the supply of hotel and vacation rental rooms.
Rates remain unchanged
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After their recent record run, the international stock markets lacked further momentum at the end of last week. On Friday, investors lacked buying arguments on both sides of the Atlantic and trading was experiencing a lacklustre day all around.
World-class ballet comes to the Bahamas: An ‘Iconique’ performance awaits
Bahamian ballet enthusiasts and those who wish to learn more about the artistic dance are in for a special treat. Next February, the world-renowned UK-based Covent Garden Dance Company presents “Iconique”.
Family seek help over missing 65-year-old woman
The family of a 65-year-old missing woman is concerned for their loved one’s safety and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.
Bahamas Women’s Health Initiative brings Christmas joy to young mothers
THE Bahamas Women’s Health Initiative hosted its fifth annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, feeding over 40 young mothers enrolled in the Adolescent Health Clinic and PACE School.